Friday, January 25, 2013

Virgin by choice!

The most reckoned tourist destination in the tropics is on the south-western borders of the Caribbean Sea. Its legendary global reputation is not solely based on immaculate sand, tropical climate, and crystal-clear waters, but also on the most racially diverse, ethnically rich, and creatively vibrant society amongst the islands.

United States Virgin Islands, an archipelago belonging to the family of Virgin Islands is a physically distinct area of the US. Saint Croix, Saint John, Saint Thomas and Water Island are the main islands and even have popular names suiting their character: "Twin City" (St. Croix), "Rock City" (St. Thomas), "Love City" (St. John), and "Small City" (Water Island). All islands have a beautiful mixture of races with African descendents forming the majority. Although the prominent language is an English-based Creole since the 19th century, the islands are much more receptive to English language than any other.

The US Virgins offer a superior and gratifying vacation through astounding national parks, secluded beaches, exotic tropical forests and authentic campgrounds. They don’t just look good, but also keep one busy through thrilling kayaking, hiking, ecological tours, world-class diving, superb sailing, duty-free shopping, local crafts, island art, sunbathing, fine dining and rocking nightlife. Phew!

St. Croix, the biggest of them all, clings to the Buck Island Reef, the unique United States National Monument, which is underwater. The reef’s two major underwater trails – Turtle Bay Trail and East End Trail, can be explored through numerous boats which operate off the dock in Christiansted. It also has a cautiously restored Fort, built in 1774, to protect the town's harbour which has intriguing and photogenic battlements and dungeons to allure tourists.


Source : IIPM Editorial, 2012.
An Initiative of IIPMMalay Chaudhuri
and Arindam Chaudhuri (Renowned Management Guru and Economist).

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